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March 2013 Notable Toys — Puzzles & SkillCandies come in numerous colors and varieties and have a long history. The word candy began to be used in the late 13th Century, coming into English from the French "çucre candi." Candy is made by dissolving sugar in water or milk to form a syrup, which is then boiled until it reaches the desired concentration or starts to caramelize. The resulting type of candy depends on the ingredients and how long the mixture is boiled. As the syrup is heated and boils, the water evaporates, the sugar concentration increases and the boiling point temperature rises. A given temperature corresponds to a particular sugar concentration. In general, higher temperatures and greater sugar concentrations result in hard, brittle candies, and lower temperatures result in softer candies. The candy business underwent drastic changes in the 1830s when technological advances and the greatly increased supply of sugar reduced its cost and opened up the market. Confectioners no longer supplied candy only to the wealthy, but to children, as well. The village candy store became a favorite of children of the American working class. Penny candies epitomized this transformation of candy, and candy became the first product on which children spent their own money. For this reason, candy store owners often relied almost entirely on the business of children to stay in business. Today the global sales of candy are about $60 billion. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36124 (added 3/20/2013) . This Spanish sphere puzzle challenges users in several ways to solve the sphere, by matching the colors or making certain patterns. There are five different levels of difficulty, and the sphere can be twisted in nine different ways. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36090 (added 2/21/2013) . As of 2013 Schmidt Puzzles (and games) is now exclusively represented by Lion Rampant Imports for all of North America. Schmidt offers a wide range of art styles and images plus the quality you expect from one of the leading German manufacturers of puzzles. if you are carrying Schmidt you do not want to miss our booth as we are the only source in North America. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36044 (added 2/1/2013) . Age Range: 2 to 4 Specialty: Yes (as of 2013) Gender: Boys And Girls
Help each magnetic animal find its place and environment. This magnetic book with removable pieces is "bound" to amuse and educate with pet, farm, wild and undersea animal shaped magnetic pieces. — As of 1/17/2013 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 21 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Good for travel; Easy enough for young children but challenging enough to hold their interest. Cons: Pictures begin to fade after a while. — In a November 2013 survey, Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly that puzzles, especially from Melissa & Doug, are a best-selling education toy. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36023 (added 1/18/2013) . Fun-to-Know® Puzzles: What Comes Next? From: TREND ENTERPRISES INC. Other products from TREND ENTERPRISES INC.
Age Range: 4 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2013) Gender: Boys And Girls
Teach sequencing and ordinal numbers. Pictures on front, words and numbers on back. Format adapts to abilities and features self-checking pieces for independent learning. Two-sided, 3-piece puzzles. 15 puzzles/45 pieces. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36018 (added 1/18/2013) . Smart Toys and Games, Inc. has launched its first brain-building game for kids as young as two years old with Bunny Peek a Boo. Sturdy wooden blocks and fun rabbit characters allow children to develop spatial perception skills and "pull a rabbit out of the box" with this 3D puzzle. Sixty challenges prepare children ages 2-5 for more difficult single player logic games. The four large bunny blocks can be combined in many different ways for endless fun. Launch date: 2013. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36013 (added 1/17/2013) . Angry Birds On Top challenges players ages 6 and up to move five transparent sliding pieces until pigs are covered with angry birds, while trying not to trap the birds in the cage. This multi-level puzzle comes with 24 challenge cards and a total of 48 challenges. Launch date: 2013. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36012 (added 1/17/2013) . Angry Birds Under Construction From: SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC Other products from SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC
Based on an award-winning SmartGames design, Angry Birds Under Construction challenges players ages 8 and up to solve 48 puzzles by using four playing pieces to cover the correct number and type of pigs and angry birds to match the challenge in the included booklet. Launch date: 2013. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36011 (added 1/17/2013) . Designed specifically for preschoolers, Tangoes Jr. includes seven large magnetic pieces, 12 double-sided puzzle cards offering two levels of play, and a large playing surface to help young children learn visual perception, problem solving and teamwork skills. Newly designed for 2013, Tangoes Jr. now includes a booklet with 100 extra puzzles to challenge children who master the puzzle cards. Launch date: 2013. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36010 (added 1/17/2013) . Tangoes Brainiac Edition From: SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC Other products from SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC
For players who love Tangoes, Smart Toys and Games, Inc. has launched the more challenging Tangoes Brainiac Edition. This game includes two sets of playing pieces in green and red providing dozens of new puzzles and solutions. Players ages 7 and up can challenge friends or play alone to test their visual perception skills as they match the puzzle pieces to images on the cards. Launch date: 2013. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36009 (added 1/17/2013) . The new Back 2 Back single player logic game takes puzzle building vertical with a unique grid-shaped vertical game board. Players ages 7 and up must attempt to fill both sides of the grid with the 11 colorful and varied puzzle pieces. The game features a handy travel case and a booklet with 60 challenges for testing even the sharpest mind. Launch date: 2013. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36008 (added 1/17/2013) . In the single player logic game Vikings, players ages 6 and up rotate a variety of puzzle pieces built into the board to navigate ships out of the storm. Contents include the game board, four Viking ships, nine rotating puzzle pieces, and a booklet with 48 challenges. Launch date: 2013. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36007 (added 1/17/2013) . The newest edition to SmartGames hit IQ series, IQ Link draws players 8 and up into its mesmerizing challenges as they work to fit 36 colorful and fun-shaped puzzle parts into the 24 free spaces on the game board. This compact game is perfect for traveling and comes with 120 challenges for hours of brain-building fun.Launch date: 2013. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36006 (added 1/17/2013) . Lauri Tall-Stacker Smart Shapes From: PATCH PRODUCTS INC. Other products from PATCH PRODUCTS INC.
What do you get with basic geomentric shapes made of Lauri crepe rubber and 21 tall-stacker Pegs? You get toy that entertains preschoolers for hours in convenient travel case for kids on the go. They'll fill all the holes, sort the pegs by color, and see how high the pegs will stack. With to holes per shape, it's also counting toy that lays good foundation for early math skills. When finished playing, kids will have fun putting the shapes back in the puzzle frame. — In a November 2013 survey, Richard Gibson, owner of Learning Express of Newton in Newton, Mass., told TDmonthly that they make $5,000 a year on Tall Stackers alone. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35972 (added 1/15/2013) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2013) Made in: China SKU or Item #: 1350 Gender: Boys And Girls
Different from traditional memory games in which two identical cards are matched, Puzzle Match has kids search and match three puzzle piece parts of one image to complete the match. For example, players search for puzzle pieces of the head, body and claws of a parrot to make the match. As an added value, once kids finish the memory game and match the interlocking pieces, the pieces can be assembled into a giant, beautifully illustrated scene. "Unlike traditional memory games in which two identical cards must be found for the match, Puzzle Match - The Pet Shop has players searching and matching three different parts of one full picture to make the match," Ari Weinstock, CEO of Wowopolis, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2013. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy Best Picks New Products ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35914 (added 1/8/2013) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 to 10 Specialty: Yes (as of 2013) Made in: CHINA SKU or Item #: 11511 Gender: Boys And Girls
A six-sided block puzzle that encourages kids to re-create familiar animals, landmarks and map of USA. Turn the blocks to make 6 different puzzles...mix and match for more creative fun. Great educational toy that challenges the cognitive skills in assembling the matching blocks. Large 2” Blocks are easy to hold and play with. Includes a slide-out tray and mini images of completed puzzles. Launch date: February 2013. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35913 (added 1/8/2013) . Hero, Vampire, Rocker and Pirate styles available. Mix and match; the more kids collect, the more possibilities they have. Recycled wood, made in the USA. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35911 (added 1/8/2013) . Explore and build EVEN MORE endless possibilities by combining the expanded assortment of gears. Place the puzzle pieces together and watch the amazing movement you can create by spinning and twirling the gears. (24 pieces included) ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35795 (added 12/17/2012) . SmartMax Flower Palace From: SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC Other products from SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC
SmartMax Flower Palace provides your child with four colorful flower-shaped pieces, along with 19 magnetic medium bars, 16 large ball-shaped magnetic connectors, and two peaked rooftops so she can use their imagination to build a multitude of creations. These extra-large pieces make it easy to use creative-thinking skills to mix-and-match the pieces and create new combinations. Unique houses and large-scale castles are among just a few of the many options. Children can use the four panels to strengthen the structure of their construction and build walls, floors, or forts. Flower Palace is one of several new 2012 sets in the award-winning SmartMax® magnetic construction toy line. It can also be combined with all existing Smart Max ® sets for unending play opportunities. Awards: 2012 Dr.Toy Best Picks ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35794 (added 12/14/2012) . The Temple In Paradise Scramble Squares® 9-piece educational brain teaser puzzle for all ages celebrates The San Marga (“The Good Path”) Iraivan Temple being constructed at the foot of an extinct volcano on Kauai, the northernmost of the Hawaiian Islands. The temple is being constructed at Kauai's Hindu Monastery, 5 miles from the town of Kapaa, 4 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. The temple construction commenced in 1975 and is scheduled for completion in 2017. There are Hindu temples in virtually every nation on earth, over 1,000 in the United States and nearly a million in India, but this temple was destined to be unique—a white-granite edifice being brought stone by stone from south central India after being hand-carved by 75 sculptors working for 27 years with simple bamboo-handled mallets and tens of thousands of mild steel chisels. Their monumental efforts reflect the ultimate in artisan craftsmanship and design, surrounded by as beautiful a setting as the paradise island of Kauai could provide. Awards: 2012 Dr.Toy Best Picks ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35788 (added 12/14/2012) . Age Range: 1 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) SKU or Item #: 4031 Gender: Boys And Girls
This wooden panda baby toy loves to play peekaboo. Hear the click and clack as its paws flap up to cover the cheerful face, then push them down again to say, "Hello!" Even babies can bring about a big visual change with just a simple motion, so they're encouraged to keep exploring as fine motor skills grow naturally. Made with select hardwood and child-safe dyes, First Play Peek-a-Boo Panda makes a heartwarming baby-shower gift. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35778 (added 12/14/2012) . 500 pc Square Forever Young - Hobby Horse From: MASTERPIECES PUZZLE CO. INC. Other products from MASTERPIECES PUZZLE CO. INC.
This collection of puzzles features the whimsical artwork of Hayley Gillespie. Inspired by her son; they conjure the feeling of what it is to be a child and how short and special that time can be. The puzzle itself has 500 pieces and the chipboard used is made of recycled materials. Design: Hobby Horse. Finished dimensions: 19x19 inches. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Imported. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35755 (added 12/11/2012) . Age Range: 8 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Attempt to cover the pre-marked puzzle cards whit your Tantrix tiles until the puzzle in completed; it's a challenge every step-of-the-way. Twelve puzzle cards with 3 levels of difficulty and 3 different objectives fit into the wooden puzzle frame. Includes: 1 Wooden Match tray, 13 Tantrix™ tiles, 12 Puzzle cards, Instructions. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35754 (added 12/11/2012) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 to 8 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Made in: China SKU or Item #: 787533 Gender: Boys And Girls
Learning about dinosaurs has never been so much fun. Expand your knowledge of dinosaurs with this 100-piece Puzzle Double! After you put the puzzle together, turn off the lights and the puzzle glows in the dark! Additionally turn the puzzle over and you have a coloring activity. The bright illustrations encourage parent-child conversation. Each 100-piece puzzle measures a giant 3’ X 2’. Launch date: November 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35687 (added 12/5/2012) . Age Range: 3 to 6 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Made in: China SKU or Item #: 285268 Gender: Boys And Girls
This fun and colorful tray puzzle features numbers and equations and will encourage children to develop counting and early math skills. Lined text teaches uppercase and lowercase handwriting skills. Pictures are also printed under the pieces to guide younger children. Launch date: November 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35686 (added 12/5/2012) .
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